Why the Coalition is fighting over net zero

<p>Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has this week introduced a bill to scrap Australia's legal commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. And that move has exposed deep divisions within the Coalition over their climate policy.</p> <p>Joyce's push comes as Liberal branches in Western Australia and South Australia have voted to abandon net zero commitments.</p> <p>This all comes against the backdrop of a visit from the UN&rsquo;s top climate diplomat, who&rsquo;s in the country urging Australian officials to set ambitious climate targets.<br />Today we're unpacking the debate over net zero and what this means for the Coalition's climate stance.</p> <p>Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons<br />Producer: Orla Maher</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>